Small bitter gourd (Midhi Pavakai in Tamil) is very tender ones which are much tastier and healthier than the big variety. They are not much bitter and when it is roasted, it tastes awesome. This kind of bitter gourd is not available in Tamil Nadu throughout the year. Whenever it is in season we never miss making them often. There are few dishes we can make with these small bitter gourd similar too big ones. Roasted small bitter gourd is perfect pair with rice and ghee, dhal, sambar (spicy lentil soup), curd rice...

Another recipe is Sambar made with freshly ground spices which in Tamil called as Arachuvitta sambar. Freshly ground spices when cooked with lentil (dhal) and any greens or vegetables gives a spicy soup is called Sambar. This is generally served with rice and some south Indian delicacies.

8. Now keep the flame in medium to low, sauté them once in a while until roasted well.

9. The roasting part takes time, but I am telling you the waiting time is really worth it :)

Note:

While boiling bitter gourd takes care not too over cook it, 1 cup of water is approximate you can add more or less depends on the vegetable it varies, use as required. It is enough if you boil it 3/4th since we are roasting it again.